About
Life in Raytown
Raytown offers the practical appeal of suburban living without the extreme cost of major metros—you're looking at median home values around $183,000 and reasonable rents if that's your preference. The job market is decent with unemployment at 4.7%, and your commute to Kansas City proper averages about 24 minutes, which is manageable for people working in the city. That said, this is a car-dependent suburb, so factor in transportation costs and time.
Raytown at a Glance
Population, income, housing and more
Median Age
40.9 yrs
Poverty Rate
12.5%
Foreign-Born
3.9%
Broadband Internet
91.3%
of households
Population Growth
-2.5%
recent change · Census Bureau
Median household income
Demographics3.9% foreign-born, most often from Mexico
Who lives in Raytown: race and ethnicity, ages, households, languages and countries of origin
In Raytown, the largest foreign-born group is from Mexico (47.2%), and 6.0% of residents speak Spanish at home.
Under 18
20.8%
of residents
65 and Older
18.9%
of residents
Households with Kids
26.1%
anyone under 18
Living Alone
33.4%
of households
Married Couples
32.1%
of households
Avg Household Size
2.32
people
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino of any race; other groups are non-Hispanic
Top countries of origin (foreign-born)
Languages Spoken at Home
Cost of Livingrent 18% above MO average
Rent, home values, and income in Raytown
In Raytown, rent runs 18% above the MO average, and home values are 21% below the MO average.
Median rent (per month)
Median home value
Rent Burdened
43.1%
spending 30%+ of income on rent
Severely Rent Burdened
19.3%
spending 50%+
Cost of Living Index
92.5
metro area (BEA) · US avg = 100
Median Property Tax
$2,239
per year, owner-occupied homes
Homeowners
65.1%
of occupied homes are owned
Typical Home Built
1962
median year built
Vacant Homes
7.1%
of housing units
Home Value Trend
Latest: $207,260 (September 2026)
Jobs & Economyunemployment 0.7 pts above MO average
Unemployment in Raytown and typical pay across the metro area
Unemployment in Raytown is 0.7 percentage points higher than the MO average.
Unemployment rate
City-level rate · BLS annual average
Unemployment Rate — 10 Year Trend
City-level (BLS) · Annual averages
What Raytown Residents Do for Work · share of employed residents by industry
City residents, wherever they work
Median Salary by Occupation · metro area
Kansas City, MO-KS metro area
Commute24.2 min avg
How Raytown residents get to work, and the nearest airports
In Raytown, most residents drive alone to work (79%), and 70% get there in under 30 minutes.
How People Get to Work
Commute Time Distribution
Nearest airports · with airline service
- 24 mi
Kansas City International Airport (MCI)
Medium hub5.6M passengers boarded in 2025
Straight-line distance. Size is the FAA’s hub category, based on passenger traffic: regional airports may have only a few flights a day.
Safetyviolent crime 102% above national average
Crime rates for 2025
Violent crime in Raytown runs 102% above the national average.
Violent Crime Rate
663.9
per 100,000 residents
Above average (329 national, 2025)
Property Crime Rate
2,796.6
per 100,000 residents
Above average (1,552 national, 2025)
Raytown Police Department
Natural DisastersThunderstorm Wind most common — 16 events in 2025
Natural hazard risk, storms and earthquakes
FEMA National Risk Index
Relatively High
96.5 / 100
Compares expected losses from natural hazards, social vulnerability and community resilience against every US county (higher = more risk).
Jackson County, county-wide · FEMA NRI December 2025
In Jackson County, which includes Raytown, the most common type is thunderstorm wind, with 16 recorded events in 2025.
Most common events:
Storm events by year
| Year | Events | Top Type | Property Damage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 16 | Thunderstorm Wind | Not estimated |
| 2024 | 17 | Thunderstorm Wind | $10,000 |
| 2023 | 13 | Drought | None reported |
| 2022 | 20 | Drought | $10,000 |
| 2021 | 12 | Thunderstorm Wind | None reported |
| 2020 | 11 | Thunderstorm Wind | $7,000 |
| 2019 | 23 | Thunderstorm Wind | $1.0M |
| 2018 | 26 | Thunderstorm Wind | $240,000 |
Property damage is the National Weather Service's estimate filed with each event. “None reported” means the events were logged with $0 damage; “Not estimated” means no estimate was filed. Storms covering several counties aren't counted here, since NOAA doesn't split their damage by county.
0 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5+ within 100 miles in the past year
Jackson County, county-wide
Raytown is about 4% of Jackson County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
Air Quality47 median AQI — Good
Days by air quality category (2025)
Air quality in Jackson County, which includes Raytown, is typically good — 209 good-air days per year.
Median AQI
47
Good Days
209
per year
Moderate Days
153
per year
Unhealthy Days
2
per year
Jackson County, county-wide
Raytown is about 4% of Jackson County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
Climate86°F summers, 25°F winters
30-year climate averages (1991–2020) — monthly temperatures and precipitation
Raytown has warm summers (avg high 86°F) and cold winters (avg low 25°F).
Spring (Mar–May)
65°/46°F
avg high / low
Summer (Jun–Aug)
86°/68°F
avg high / low
Fall (Sep–Nov)
67°/47°F
avg high / low
Winter (Dec–Feb)
42°/25°F
avg high / low
Annual Precipitation
42.8"
Annual Snowfall
8.6"
Hot Days/Year
38
days above 90°F
Freeze Days/Year
96
days below 32°F
Rainy Days/Year
82
Average month
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| Month | High | Low | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 39°F | 22°F | 0.96" |
| Feb | 44°F | 26°F | 1.43" |
| Mar | 55°F | 35°F | 2.14" |
| Apr | 66°F | 46°F | 4.19" |
| May | 75°F | 56°F | 5.70" |
| Jun | 84°F | 65°F | 4.95" |
| Jul | 88°F | 70°F | 4.57" |
| Aug | 87°F | 68°F | 4.54" |
| Sep | 79°F | 59°F | 3.07" |
| Oct | 67°F | 47°F | 3.39" |
| Nov | 54°F | 36°F | 2.05" |
| Dec | 43°F | 26°F | 1.35" |
Healthcare
Hospitals, ratings, and health insurance in Raytown
Uninsured
11.2%
of residents
No hospitals inside Raytown's limits — nearest hospitals · within 15 miles
University Health Lakewood Medical Center
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 4.9 mi away · Kansas City
Research Medical Center
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 5.2 mi away · Kansas City
Kansas City VA Medical Center
Acute Care - Veterans Administration · ER available · 6.1 mi away · Kansas City
Adult Health · vs. the typical US place
Share of adults. Modeled estimates, not counted cases. “US” = the typical US place.
Medicare-certified hospitals only. Doesn’t include clinics, urgent care, or freestanding ERs.
Education15.2:1 student/teacher ratio
Schools and degree attainment in Raytown
Raytown's student/teacher ratio is 15.2:1 (lower than the national average of 16:1), and 22.0% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Public Schools
12
within city limits
Private Schools
0
within city limits
College Degree Rate
22.0%
adults 25+ with bachelor's or higher
Student/Teacher Ratio
15.2:1
National avg 16:1
Schools located within city limits (2023) — school-level metrics change slowly year to year
Colleges Near Raytown (within 15 miles)
Johnson County Community College
15 mi awayPublic · 2-year · 11,332 students · in-state tuition $2,424 · 31% graduate · median earnings $49,934 (10 yrs after entry)
Metropolitan Community College-Kansas City
8.5 mi awayPublic · 2-year · 10,649 students · in-state tuition $3,630 · 22% graduate · median earnings $44,475 (10 yrs after entry)
University of Missouri-Kansas City
6.9 mi awayPublic · 4-year · 6,817 students · in-state tuition $13,216 · 58% graduate · median earnings $63,110 (10 yrs after entry)
Private nonprofit · 4-year · 1,580 students · in-state tuition $46,270 · 77% graduate · median earnings $73,697 (10 yrs after entry)
Private nonprofit · 4-year · 1,312 students · in-state tuition $41,540 · 49% graduate · median earnings $59,717 (10 yrs after entry)
Private nonprofit · 4-year · 812 students · in-state tuition $45,674 · 57% graduate · median earnings $40,314 (10 yrs after entry)
Degree-granting colleges with 100+ students, placed by campus location (main campuses only — branch campuses are reported under their parent school)
Parks & Recreationclosest: Harry S Truman National Historic Site, 5 mi
Nearby national parks, recreation areas and public libraries for Raytown
Raytown has 3 nearby national parks or recreation areas, closest being Harry S Truman National Historic Site (5 mi away).
Nearby National Parks & Recreation Areas
Harry S Truman National Historic Site
National Historic Site
5 mi awayBrown v. Board of Education National Historical Park
National Historical Park
65 mi awayFort Scott National Historic Site
National Historic Site
81 mi awayPublic Libraries in Raytown
Joe Herndon Branch
6131 Raytown Rd, Raytown
Cities Near Raytown
The closest cities within 60 miles
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Raytown FAQ
Is Raytown, Missouri affordable?⌄
Raytown's median rent is $1,218/month, which is below the national average, making it relatively affordable. The median household income is $68,840/year. Median home value is $182,900.
Is Raytown, Missouri safe?⌄
Raytown's violent crime rate was 664 per 100,000 residents in 2025, which is significantly above the national average of 329/100k that year. Property crime rate is 2797 per 100,000. As with any city, crime rates vary by neighborhood.
What is the job market like in Raytown, Missouri?⌄
Raytown has an unemployment rate of 4.7%, which is close to the national average of 4.3%.
What is the cost of living in Raytown, Missouri?⌄
The cost of living in Raytown is primarily driven by housing. Median rent is $1,218/month and median household income is $68,840/year. The median home value is $182,900. About 43% of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing.
How is the commute in Raytown, Missouri?⌄
The average commute in Raytown is 24 minutes, which is about average compared to the national average of 26 minutes.
Data from the US Census Bureau, BLS, FBI, NOAA, EPA, Zillow Research and other public sources. Where our data comes from